Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
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7Km Sureste del Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal, Provincia de, La Fortuna, Alajuela 21007, Costa Rica
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Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Costa Rica Sky Adventures. This family-friendly lodge is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Butterfly Conservatory and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park.Show More
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4.6/5Great·Cleanliness: 4.6
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Outdoor Swimming PoolHorse RidingHikingSpaMassage RoomPrivate ParkingFreeAirport Pick-up ServiceAirport Shuttle ServiceBarTable Tennis Room
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Surroundings
Airport: Fortuna Airport
(30.8 km)
Landmarks: Arenal Volcano
(2.9 km)
Landmarks: Arenal Volcano National Park
(3.3 km)
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4.6/5
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Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.6
- Amenities4.6
- Location4.6
- Service4.6
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Located near Arenal with volcano and lake views, the property features comfortable, clean, and spacious rooms. Guests enjoy the free, varied breakfast and commend the attentive staff, enhancing the serene atmosphere.
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nmkaye
May 7, 2024
Amazing property within the Arenal Volcano National Park. A myriad of trails available for walking / running and so many birds and animals within the park. Truly wonderful! Hotel rooms are available within the main building or separate rooms away from the hotel, which we chose, which was so peaceful and with views over the lake.
Diana
February 6, 2024
The lodge and trails were beautiful. So much to see. The staff were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a morning and evening walk with Christian #2 and saw so many things. He was wonderful.
We can’t wait to come back.
kelley
February 1, 2024
Outstanding place to stay! Beautiful grounds, great accommodations and excellent staff! We saw so many wonderful birds thanks to their feeding station. We did their night walk tour and it was fascinating! I’d highly recommend staying here. You won’t be disappointed if your looking for beautiful grounds, great service and bird watching.
Guest User
April 14, 2024
What an incredible experience! Everything at the lodge is exceptional but what really makes it special is the staff. From Christian and all the staff at the restaurant, cleaners, drivers, the front desk, and the fantastic wildlife guide Christian, everyone was so kind. The hospitality was so wonderful, we really felt at home and did not want to leave. Baby William was happy to have so many new friends! If you are a birdwatcher this is a must visit. Just by visiting the fruit feeders and walking the trails ourselves we saw 89 bird species. In additional to the birds we had good luck to see many animals including: coati, agouti, spider monkeys, peccary, tayta, an anteater, eyelash viper, and red eyed tree frog! The food in the restaurant is also fantastic and the breakfast is a great mix with both a menu and buffet with fruit, bread, and drinks. The Casona had a wonderful view from the front porch and was exceptionally clean. You expect to see bugs with being in the rainforest but we were shocked to find none inside. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience, we will certainly be back!
Guest User
April 4, 2024
We stayed at Lodge for three nights in March 2024 and found the grounds and Lodge to be impeccable. The views of the Arenal Volcano and lake from our rooms and deck were forever memorable. The restaurant food was very good and the entire staff is to be commended. None of the Hustle and Bustle of La Fortuna but close enough for different excursions. Would definitely recommend and look forward to our next stay at this beautiful property. The Smithsonian Rooms were the Cherry on top!!
Guest User
April 3, 2024
We went for Spring Break with our family of 5, ages 14, 12, and 9. We were unaware how far away this place is from town and all the excusions we booked. We were always the first to be picked up for all the excusions. We also were required to book two rooms...thinking our travel agent booked them close together. nope...One room was about a mile away in a cabin with a shared bathroom. That was a little inconvenient. There was only one restaurant for dinner that we had to eat at every night, because to take a taxi into town would cost about $50 one way and not worth it was pretty good put pricey. It also got old over straight 4 nights. They told us we had to make reservations to eat there every night and gave us a number to call, but no phone was in the room. There was no way to call down to reception either. If you are going to do a lot of activities around La Fortuna I would not recommend this place because it is such a long drive into town. It is good for bird watchers or just people that like to relax, which would have been nice if I didn't have my children for spring break fun! There were some monkey right outside our room that we enjoyed watching one night. The pool was nice. The breakfast was good. The breakfast didn't open until 6:30 and our ride came at 6:45 and 6:40 two mornings.
sushanta
January 5, 2024
The location of this property and the trails and overall maintenance and view of the Arenal Volcano.
However the last 5-6 km from main road to this lodge needs to be paved. Its difficult to drive and specially in the night.
Guest User
March 28, 2024
We entered the park and we greeted by young man who gave us directions and talked about the walks. We took the walks down to the waterfall and continue along the trail to the swinging bridge. The air is full of beautiful flowers and fragrant foliage. We walked up the tower to get a better view, but three quarters of the way up decide to turn around since the tower was swaying a bit in the wind. Weak of heart.🤣🤣🤣
Guest User
March 23, 2024
It is exactly what it say it is. Great trails, great views, lots of animals and friendly people. Food wasn’t amazing but there were lots of options to choose from. Views from the balcony were breathtaking. Lots of birds to see and fun trails to wonder.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:00
Check-out: 07:00–12:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:00
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleA la carte, Buffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 1992
- Number of Rooms: 42
Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Costa Rica Sky Adventures. This family-friendly lodge is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Butterfly Conservatory and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Jilguero serving guests of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. This lodge has 2 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Jilguero serving guests of Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. This lodge has 2 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Services & Amenities
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Outdoor Swimming Pool
Horse Riding
Hiking
SpaAdditional charge
Massage Room
Private ParkingFree
Airport Pick-up ServiceAdditional charge
Airport Shuttle ServiceAdditional charge
Bar
Table Tennis Room
Restaurant
Children's Pool
Children's Playground
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Spa
Bar
Restaurant
Children's Playground
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